Head of Finance and Administrative Department (M/F) - Pemba

About the role

Solidarités International (SI) is recruiting an administrative coordinator (also described as Head of Finance and Administrative department) for a 6-month mission in Pemba, Mozambique, starting on 3 January 2027. The post directs and coordinates all administrative, accounting and financial services of the mission, takes part in defining SI's human resources policy, ensures adherence to administrative procedures, donor procedures and local laws, and acts as the link between headquarters and the mission on administrative matters.

Key responsibilities

• Stabilise the implementation of the shared costs policy and strengthen the capacities of the newly nationalised HR and finance teams.
• Support the development of new financial proposals, including budget preparation.
• Implement SI's new financial software in Mozambique.
• Strengthen internal control, conduct internal audit and lead the financial aspects of external audits.
• Follow up with local partner organisations and train, coach and mentor the young mission team.
• Monitor compliance with administrative procedures, donor procedures and Mozambican law.

Required profile

• Diploma: minimum bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Organisation Development or a related HR discipline.
• 3-4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector and 3-4 years in a similar position.
• English is mandatory; Portuguese is desirable, Spanish is a plus if there is no Portuguese.

Required skills

• In-depth knowledge of HR administration (workforce planning, recruitment, compensation, performance management, training, employee relations, health and safety, engagement) and HR information systems.
• Mastery of budget and accounting management, shared costs requirements, donor financial requirements and audit management.
• Experience in capacity building, workplace investigations and employee relations.
• Knowledge of Mozambique labour law is a plus.

What we offer

• Salaried position, starting from EUR 2,860 gross per month (2,600 base salary plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly) and a monthly per diem of USD 750.
• Accommodation costs and travel between home and the assignment covered.
• Alternating work and rest periods (7 working days every three months, with a USD 850 break allowance) and one extra rest day per month worked.
• Insurance package covering healthcare, repatriation and war risks, with essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs refunded.
• Living in a guesthouse with stable water and electricity and reliable internet.

Applications are made online via the SI careers page; CV-only applications will not be considered and the vacancy may close early.